Deb Alley has worked in professional theatre for more than 25 years. She graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from Illinois State University; was co-founder and Managing Director for Columbus Ensemble Theatre; served as the Director of Children's Theatre/Special Events at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL; worked as a stage manager on three national tours, and was Associate Producer for DramaSearch Productions Company.
Her credits include at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival include serving as Production Stage Manager, Production Manager, Company Manager, and Associate Artistic Director. She directed Julius Caesar during the 2006 season and Much Ado About Nothing in 2007. She has directed shows as varied as The House of Blue Leaves, The Laramie Project, Vinegar Tom, My Fair Lady, The Rivals, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Servant of Two Masters, Pippin, The Arkansas Bear, and the world premiere of Nancy Van deVate's one act opera, Where the Cross is Made.
Deb is currently an Associate Professor of Theatre at Illinois State University. She is also the Artistic Director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.
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